This oil is a dark golden to a deep red in color. Will stain the skin if applied by itself. Sea buckthorn oil is frequently used in cosmetic preparations especially topical products marketed for aging skinand dry skin.Sea buckthorn oil is used in some shampoosand other hair care products.
It has sometimes been used as a type of topical medication for skin disorders,although there is no high-quality research proving effectiveness or safety of any such uses.Taking sea buckthorn oil as a dietary supplementsdoes not help with eczema.